In Word 2002 a drawing canvas appears along with a text box each time I
insert one. It is annoying and I have to click and cut each time to get rid
of it. Word 2000 did not do this. Can this default be eliminated?

Tools | Options | General: clear the check box referring to the drawing
canvas.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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In Word 2002 a drawing canvas appears along with a text box each time I
insert one. It is annoying and I have to click and cut each time to get
rid
of it. Word 2000 did not do this. Can this default be eliminated?